windsock Definition
a conical textile tube that is open at both ends and attached to a pole, used to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed.
Using windsock: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "windsock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The airport uses windsocks to determine the direction and strength of the wind.
Example
The windsock was pointing towards the north indicating a strong wind from the south.
windsock Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for windsock
- wind cone
- wind sleeve
- wind direction indicator
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Summary: windsock in Brief
A 'windsock' [ˈwɪnd.sɒk] is a conical textile tube that is open at both ends and attached to a pole. It is used to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed. Windsocks are commonly used in airports to determine the direction and strength of the wind.
